War Debt Crisis

Multiple Choice

Why was the War Debt Crisis significant in shaping early American history?

• It led to the creation of the Constitution

• It caused the Revolutionary War

• It resulted in immediate economic prosperity

• It had no impact on government formation

Multiple Select

Which of the following were direct responses by states to the economic crisis after the Revolutionary War?

• Some states refused to pay their share

• States borrowed more money from foreign countries

• States printed more paper money

• Farmers couldn’t pay their taxes

Multiple Choice

Why was Shay's rebellion significant?

• It showed the weakness of the current government

• It overthrew the Articles of Confederation

• It exposed corruption in government

• It showed how strong the government was